How to Take 360 Photos With iPhone and ThingLink

Kyla Ball July 14, 2023

ThingLink introduces Pano to 360: a revolutionary and cost-effective solution for capturing 360 images – using an iPhone or android mobile device. Join our webinar to learn more!

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360 images for virtual tours

360 images are essential for creating interactive virtual tours, virtual field trips and virtual exhibitions. With the discontinuation of the Google Street View Camera app, ThingLink has developed a mobile-friendly alternative through its groundbreaking addition to its suite of tools. Our game-changing conversion solution Pano to 360 allows you to effortlessly create immersive experiences using 360-degree photosphere images, using just your mobile phone.

Gone are the days of needing a specialist 360 camera or equipment. Previously, capturing 360-degree images required a 360 camera like the Ricoh Theta z1 or Insta360, along with a monopod or tripod. Now, you can easily convert panoramic photos taken on an iPhone or any Android mobile device for use in a virtual tour, thanks to ThingLink’s new feature.

Example of a 360 guided tour created with iPhone 12 and ThingLink

Get inspired by taking a guided tour through a co-working space in Helsinki. Immerse yourself in the converted 360 photosphere, originally captured with an iPhone 12 Pro Max on the panorama setting and converted into a 360-degree photo in ThingLink. Click through or scroll around the embed below.

Join our webinar to find out how to create 360 images with your smartphone and ThingLink

For all the details on how Pano to 360 works watch our information-packed webinar on demand. We provide a walk through our cutting-edge solution for converting panoramic images into fully immersive 360 photospheres. We provide step-by-step tutorials, real-life examples, and engage in a live Q&A session with our experts. This webinar is suitable for everyone, from beginners to experienced ThingLink creators. We give you a full guide on how to use the new tool. You can also go to our dedicated support article for more information and guidance.

What can you use the new 360 image solution for?

Pano to 360 is for anyone interested in virtual tour creation. Whether you’re an educator, e-learning solutions provider, or real estate agent looking to avoid high costs of virtual tour software, anyone can become a virtual tour creator with ThingLink’s easy-to-use solution. Create high-quality virtual tours of any environment, annotated with rich media hotspots containing further information and links. Share or embed them anywhere via URL, QR code, or use them with VR headsets in virtual reality mode.

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For more ideas, use cases and inspiration on content creation, join our communities on social media! LinkedIn Community, Twitter Creative Learning Design Community and ThingLink Education Facebook Group.